Miss Trouble Magnet
Chapter 10:
I let my tears fall down my pink cheeks as I stuffed all my clothes into a large suitcase. I could hear feint yelling downstairs, but I didn't care. I zipped up the suitcase and put on my jacket as I walked to my bedside table.
I took big steps towards the door and stopped, spinning back around on my heel. I darted back to my bedside table. I picked up my old radio and sighed. I opened my suitcase again and stuffed it inside as well. As I ran down the stairs, I heard the door slam shut and tried to go even faster.
"Sakura-chan, wait." I heard Sasuke protest as he walked to my side. I was heading to the kitchen.
"Don't talk to me." I snapped and entered the large area. He frowned at me.
"Are you going to leave, just because of that?" He asked angrily.
I didn't answer as I took out some things from the fridge.
"Sakura-chan!" He said loudly.
"What?!!" I yelled angrily and turned my furious glare to him.
"Don't tell me you're jealous… Wait, are you?" He suddenly laughed.
I let out a deep breath and started making sandwiches for myself. "I'm not going to answer that." I finally muttered.
"Sakura-chan…" He dragged.
"Just leave me alone, okay?!" I yelled at him, "When I ask you things you always block me out and push me away! Do you seriously expect me to keep opening up to you and answering your questions when you won't ever answer mine?!"
He didn't speak, and had a painful look on his face.
I quickly calmed down, but didn't apologize. "Did you want to know why I was waiting for you earlier?" He asked after a long silence.
I kept making sandwiches and packing them into plastic bags. "Fine, like it matters now." I said angrily as I cut a sandwich in half. I suddenly felt something grab me and turn me. I dropped the knife.
Sasuke held my shoulders firmly. "I wanted to apologize, Sakura-chan." He whispered. I felt a shiver go down my spine as he smirked.
Damn you, Sasuke. You and you're stupid superiority complex!!
"I-I…" I stuttered stupidly.
"Yes?" He asked patiently, looking straight into my bright green eyes.
I frowned at him, trying to concentrate. "I'm n-not going to change m-my mind." I stated firmly and looked away. I could feel his face distort to a frown.
"I'm not letting you leave." He told me.
"Yes, you are. Believe me, it's not you… Sasuke-kun. I-It's me- Hell! It's Karin! Living here has just brought up so much trouble with her. Don't you see how obsessed with you she is? I-I just don't think it's fitting if I st-" He cut me off, mid-sentence, with a strong hug. I tried to push him away, but quickly gave in and wrapped my arms around his back. I could hear his heart beating calmly.
No. I won't let him get to me.
I quickly backed away to take in a big deep of breath, and then slapped him across the face. "Sasuke-kun! Don't cut me off when I'm talking to you!" I panted. I hadn't hit him hard, but he held his cheek with a shocked expression on his face.
"S-Sakura-chan…" He barely mumbled as he stared at me, wide eyed.
"Yeah, that's my name. Don't wear it out! I'm leaving now, so you can forget about changing my mind!" I didn't know why or what I was talking about, but I grabbed the food I had prepared and blindly headed for the door. If I was going to settle things with Karin, this was the first step I needed to take.
He followed me outside, to my car.
I opened the pink monster's trunk and threw in my suitcase with brute force, then walked to the door.
"Sakura-chan, wait." He said once more and grabbed my wrist. He had regained his stoic expression as he prepared to stare me down. "You don't have to leave. There are easier ways to do this." He stated.
"Of course there are easier ways to do this. But unless you want me to murder Karin so we can work this out, I have to leave." I told him. Weird, I was talking to him as though he was my boyfriend. Wait… was he? I mean, he was nicer with me than anyone else, so that counts… right…? RIGHT?!
He put on an exhausted expression
I shook my head as I tried to calm down. "I'll be back as soon as possible, I promise." I told him, feeling almighty and brave as I said this.
"What are you talking about? Where are you going?!" He asked, scowling at me.
"I'll return to the dorms for now…" I said sadly, "I need to devise a plan on how to get rid of… her."
"But-"
"Sasuke-kun, can I ask you something?" I interrupted.
"Huh? W-What?" He asked, confused at my sudden change of tone.
"W-Well… You pushed Karin back after she, um… kissed you, right?" I asked nervously. I could tell that he was trying hard not to smile as he looked at me incredulously. I looked down to my feet sadly, predicting what he would say.
"Of course I did." He told me.
I didn't know what it was, but I had a feeling he wasn't lying to me. A smile slid across my cheeks and I threw my arms around him again. "Thank you, Sasuke-kun." I murmured, "Don't forget to call me, and don't forget to e-mail me, and come and see me as much as you can, and don't forget me for once second, and-"
He lifted a hand and I immediately shut up. "I won't." He said quietly. I hoped in my car without another word, and raced off onto the road.
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"Back again, Haruno-sama?" Tsunade greeted me with a smirk as I walked into her office, soaking wet. It had begun pouring like mad once I was on the road.
"Yes, ma'am." I pouted and approached her desk. She sighed.
"Things didn't work out with the Uchiha boys?" She asked slyly. I sent her cross look and she rolled her eyes. "Alright, alright, I was kidding. I got your keys right here somewhere." She said quietly as she searched in her cabinets.
As I waited I took a seat on one of the, surprisingly, comfortable chairs. "Tsunade-sama, can I ask you a question?" I asked nervously, as I twirled my fingers around.
"Yes, of course." She said as she threw a few more papers out of her messy drawer.
I took in a deep breath, and sighed. "Could you, um… do me a favour?" I asked and looked up to her, only to see his round blonde head.
She sat up on her chair properly and put my keys on her desk. "What is it?" She asked.
"Well… There's this girl that- Wait, never mind. Forget I said anything." I quickly changed my mind. It didn't seem smart to involve the principal in my devious plans. I grabbed the keys and ran out the door. I sprinted towards the stairs to get to my dorm room; well, I tried but my suitcase really slowed me down. I struggled up the stairs and continued running as I huffed and puffed.
I stopped right in front of the door.
I checked my watch.
6:57p.m.
I stuck my key into its socket and spun it to the side. I pushed open the door, and screamed. "Don't come any closer, I'll call the police!!" Hinata yelled, her eyes shut, and swinging a butcher knife in the air.
"Whoa! Hinata, it's me!" I said, holding my hands up.
She suddenly opened her eyes and formed an 'O' with her mouth. "What… brings you… here?" She asked in embarrassment. She put away the knife and helped me with my suitcase.
"I'm trying to work things out with Sasuke-kun." I explained as I zipped open the bag.
"You say that like he's your boyfriend or something." Hinata noted. She pulled out my radio and plugging it by my old bed.
I blushed. "Well… not really, it's just…" I mumbled.
A huge grin spread onto Hinata's mouth.
"Why don't you ask him?? I always wondered what he thinks about us, and maybe what he would call us. I never had the guts to ask him, though."
Hinata nodded her head in agreement.
"Anyways, Karin came to the house today."
Her happy expression turned sour. She waited.
"She saw me and became very angry. She went so far as to kissing Sasuke." I mumbled.
Hinata looked like she could punch someone.
"So, I came here. Seeing as living there was causing such a commotion. I'm trying to solve this huge thing once and for all." I finally smiled.
Hinata hugged me tightly. When she let go, she was smiling so brightly, as if she hadn't seem me in years. "Well, it's great to have you here again, Sakura! If only Temari were here, then we could really celebrate…" Hinata said thoughtfully.
I had just noticed said girl's absence. "Why don't we just watch a movie?" I suggested, heading for our tiny living area.
Hinata beamed. "That's a wonderful idea." She squeaked.
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Wednesday
I groaned and pulled off the sheets on my bed, before slamming my alarm clock. "Morning!" Hinata greeted me.
Temari waved and smiled.
Hinata, who was cooking a few pancakes, looked excited for the new day. Temari, on the other hand, looked very absorbed and distracted as she skimmed the news paper and sipped her coffee.
I rolled out of bed and fell to the floor. I had forgotten how tiny my bed was. I spread my limbs and stretched them as I let out a huge yawn. I took in the sweet sent of pancakes.
Yummmm…
I shot up and got some clothes ready, then headed to the bathroom for a long awaited shower.
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After my quick shower, I ate breakfast on my bed. I had three fluffy pancakes, marinated in maple syrup.
Deeeelicious.
I quickly thought back of the night before…
Temari had come back in the middle of our watching 'Rush Hour'. She joined us as we watched the sequel and re-winded the funnier moments several. It was night filled with joy and laughter, until Temari received the news of the project that she needed done by tomorrow- Which she hadn't even started yet. We had spent the rest of the night cramming on the computer to get it done.
Oh yeah… That's what happened.
I combed my hair as I stared at the television distractedly. We were watching a show on Meer Kats. It was quite entertaining. I glanced at my clock: 8:00a.m. We were now allowed to leave our rooms. Classes started at nine o'clock, so I decided to visit the library to borrow a book to read.
"Hey, I'll be right back," I told my roommates and grabbed my student card. I walked out and closed the door, which automatically locked when closed, and headed for the library in my giant polo sweater and jeans.
After a few minutes of endless hallways and doors, I found the giant two library doors. I walked inside and glanced at the right corner, where the computers were. Nobody was there yet; it was rare to see even one person at the current time.
I headed for the book section and looked at the towers of books. "Hmm… Where to start?" I mumbled to myself.
-15 minutes later…-
"Ah, here we are." I said loudly, earning a threatening glance from the librarian. I sent an apologetic smile before reading my book title aloud.
'Speak'. It said. I guess it would do for now. I walked to the desk and flashed my student card through the machine, and gave the book to the librarian. She stared at the brush in my other hand before continuing. She registered some crap on her computer and gave me back my book.
I walked out.
I jogged back towards the stairs and nearly bumped into someone on my way. "Oh, sorry!" I quickly said and looked up to their face. "Oh, hey there Naruto-kun." I greeted the blue-eyed boy.
He did a double-take. "S-Sakura-chan? Why are you here so early?" He asked me.
Oh, that's right.
"I moved out of the Uchiha Mansion." I explained.
His eyes widened for a second. "Can't you two get along for just one week?!" He exclaimed. It was funny of him to say this; because it was usually he and Sasuke that were bickering.
"That's not why I left!" I told him, "Do you know how annoying Karin is?!" I nearly yelled, throwing my arms in the air.
He glanced at the brush in my hand, and the book in the other. "Hehe, yeah. Sasuke told me about her." Naruto snickered.
"Well, I have to get back now." I said and sighed, "See ya!" I waved and ran off before he could yell a reply.
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I arrived back at the dorm and threw my book onto my bed. I turned to Hinata, who was still watching TV. Temari was in the shower. I suddenly remembered how boring dorm life really was. I missed Sasuke… and Itachi… and I most of all, our pointless arguments. I sighed and fell onto the floor. "Sasuke called a few minutes ago." Hinata noted through the chewing of her gum.
My face suddenly lit up.
"Really?!" I asked.
"Yeah. He told me to tell you that the house felt really empty and he was looking forward to seeing you at the café this afternoon." Hinata explained to me.
I nearly fainted from delight. I squealed and wiggled around, giggling madly.
Hinata sent me a strange glance.
"Yes. I am Haruno Sakura- Not some crazy impostor." I grinned.
Hinata rolled her eyes, "Are you sure that he isn't your boyfriend??" She asked. I frowned.
"I already told you that we are just…. Well…. No, he's not!" I fluttered.
"I take your word for it." She muttered and smiled.
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The bell rang.
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I went to class.
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Gaara greeted me. "Wow, you're early today." He commented. "What's with this new behaviour all of a sudden?" He asked.
I beamed. I was about to explain, when Kakashi-sensei began to speak. "I'll tell you at the end of class." I whispered. We both set our concentration at the task at hand as our Biology class started.
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"So, what were you saying before?" Gaara asked as we walked out of the classroom.
"Oh yeah…" I mumbled, "I moved back into the dorms." I told him. I didn't think he was surprised, but I didn't turn to look him in the face to check. I was too busy lingering on my own thoughts.
Memories cam e back to me of the previous day. I remembered everything clearly, Itachi's departure… Playing in the game room… Making milkshakes… The kiss… And my very own departure. I felt an unwanted tear fall down my cheek and hurried to wipe it away.
It was no use, Gaara had seen it. Apparently he had been watching me the whole time. "It's that Sasuke guy isn't it? Well, it he hurt you, he's going to pay…" He growled and picked up his pace.
I ran back to his side. "Wait! Don't get the wrong idea, it wasn't him! It was-" I insisted.
He stalked down the hall like a lion creeping towards their prey. Everyone took a step back when they saw him approach. "There's not point in defending him. I've got my mind set." He muttered and disappeared into the crowd.
I could've screamed and pulled all my pink locks out that minute, but I decided to restrain myself for the moment to think. Would Gaara really do something that bad? What if they begin a fight? What if Sasuke, or even him, got really hurt?
I hadn't realized how long I had been standing in the hall thinking, the second bell rang loudly and echoed everywhere. "Dang it! I'm late again!"
